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Marco Rubio

Marco Rubio

United States Secretary of State

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Profile details

United States Secretary of State (2025–)

Offices
  • United States Secretary of State2025-01-21–presentPreceded by: Antony Blinken
  • United States National Security Advisor2025-05-01–presentPreceded by: Mike Waltz

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Portrait: U.S. Department of State · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

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  • Marco Rubio
    Rubio says RAF Fairford incident involved a 'foreign actor'

    US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the incident at RAF Fairford clearly involved a foreign actor. Five men arrested near the US-used base on suspicion of terror offences were released on bail on Monday. The US Air Force says it remains vigilant after the incident.

    BBBC News 2026-09-29 11:09

  • Marco Rubio
    Marco Rubio says UK airbase incident involved ‘foreign actor’

    US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said a suspected bomb plot near RAF Fairford in the UK involved a “foreign actor” and called it “a very serious situation”. Five British men were arrested, while counterterrorism police investigated whether they acted for a foreign state. Iran denied involvement.

    AAl Jazeera 2026-09-29 09:12

  • Marco Rubio
    Rubio says UK airbase incident involved a foreign state

    US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said a “foreign actor” was involved in an incident near a British airbase used by US forces to strike Iran. Five men were arrested on suspicion of explosives and terrorism offences.

    RReuters 2026-09-29 08:25

  • Marco Rubio
    Europe faces serious challenges, Rubio says

    US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said European countries face major challenges. Recalling the migration crisis in the Spanish exclave of Ceuta in late July, he said no responsible, well-governed country can leave its borders open and allow migration to flood in.

    TTASS 2026-09-29 04:58

  • Marco Rubio
    Foreign actor involved in RAF Fairford incident, Rubio says

    US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said a foreign actor was involved in the incident that led to five people being detained near RAF Fairford, calling the situation “very serious.” The suspects were first held over alleged offenses under the Explosives Act, then also suspected of preparing a terrorist act.

    TTASS 2026-09-29 04:50

  • Marco Rubio
    Rubio says US is hopeful 'Cuba will choose a different path'

    Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Monday that Washington hopes Cuba will take “a different path.” He warned that people who think they can simply wait out President Donald Trump’s administration without changing course will “learn the lesson the hard way.”

    RReuters 2026-09-29 03:20

  • Marco Rubio
    Rubio says ‘foreign actor’ behind suspected plot near UK RAF base

    US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says a “foreign actor” was behind a suspected plot near RAF Fairford in south-west England. US Air Force bombers are pictured on the base’s tarmac in Fairford.

    TTRT World 2026-09-29 02:04

  • Marco Rubio
    Rubio warns of Iraq ‘Balkanisation’: Is that a real threat?

    US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned that Iraq risks “Balkanisation” unless its armed factions come under state control. Analysts said the warning points less to imminent territorial breakup than to structural fractures caused by Iran-aligned groups operating with parallel political and economic influence.

    AAl Jazeera 2026-09-24 14:04

  • Marco Rubio
    Marco Rubio says foreign backers are fuelling Sudan war

    US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says efforts to resolve Sudan’s conflict cannot advance unless the external actors involved are addressed. He blames outside powers for fuelling the war.

    AAl Jazeera English 2026-09-24 01:30

  • Marco Rubio
    Xi arrives at Joint Base Andrews as Trump greets him; Rubio warns Iran against nuclear ambitions

    President Trump personally welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping at Joint Base Andrews on September 23, ahead of a formal ceremony on September 24. Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned Iran against pursuing nuclear weapons or supporting regional proxies, and said Trump and Xi are expected to discuss differences over trade, critical minerals and supply chains.

    VVOA Chinese 2026-09-23 22:41

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WorldRubio says US open to meeting Iran at UN, but no talks scheduled

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Tuesday that the United States was willing to speak with Iranian officials at the UN General Assembly, although no meeting had yet been arranged.

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RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-22 11:25

Rubio says US open to meeting Iran at UN, but no talks scheduled
Rubio says US open to meeting Iran at UN, but no talks scheduled

WorldRussian Foreign Minister Lavrov, US Secretary of State Rubio expected to meet in New York on Wednesday — diplomat

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio are expected to meet in New York on September 23, a senior Russian diplomat told TASS. The UN General Assembly’s 81st-session general debate begins Tuesday in New York.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-22 09:25

Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov, US Secretary of State Rubio expected to meet in New York on Wednesday — diplomat

PoliticsRubio meets Japanese and South Korean allies ahead of Trump-China summit

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met the foreign ministers of South Korea and Japan in New York on Monday, ahead of a summit between President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping scheduled for this week.

U.S. diplomacyJapanSouth KoreaU.S.-China summit

RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-21 16:00

Rubio meets Japanese and South Korean allies ahead of Trump-China summit
Rubio meets Japanese and South Korean allies ahead of Trump-China summit

PoliticsSecretary of State Rubio rings opening bell at New York Stock Exchange

U.S. Secretary of State Rubio began a week of high-level diplomatic activity in New York ahead of the United Nations General Assembly by ringing the NYSE’s opening bell on Sept. 21.

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VVOA ChineseOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-21 14:47

Secretary of State Rubio rings opening bell at New York Stock Exchange
Secretary of State Rubio rings opening bell at New York Stock Exchange

PoliticsLIVE: Rubio meets Bolivian President Paz on UNGA sidelines

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio meets Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly as world leaders gather for the event.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-21 14:21

LIVE: Rubio meets Bolivian President Paz on UNGA sidelines
LIVE: Rubio meets Bolivian President Paz on UNGA sidelines

PoliticsRubio Takes on Expansive Foreign Policy Role

Bloomberg News reporter Eric Martin says Secretary of State Marco Rubio has assumed an unusually broad role in the Trump administration. Rubio is also serving as national security adviser and leading work on Venezuela, Cuba and other foreign-policy priorities, while operating largely behind the scenes on Iran and adapting his positions to his executive-branch responsibilities.

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BBloomberg TelevisionOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-20 15:41

Rubio Takes on Expansive Foreign Policy Role
Rubio Takes on Expansive Foreign Policy Role

Politics‘Strategic Defense Area’: Rubio details US security deal on Greenland

Fox News correspondent Alex Hogan reports on President Donald Trump’s security agreement with Denmark and Greenland, along with Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s remarks about the deal.

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FFox NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-20 00:00

‘Strategic Defense Area’: Rubio details US security deal on Greenland
‘Strategic Defense Area’: Rubio details US security deal on Greenland

PoliticsRubio says Greenland deal ‘PERMANENTLY’ resolves security concerns

Fox News correspondent Alex Hogan reports that President Donald Trump’s security deal with Denmark and Greenland expands the U.S. military presence and is intended to keep adversaries out of the Arctic territory. Rubio says the agreement ‘PERMANENTLY’ resolves security concerns.

GreenlandDenmarkU.S. military presenceArctic security

FFox NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-19 20:00

Rubio says Greenland deal ‘PERMANENTLY’ resolves security concerns
Rubio says Greenland deal ‘PERMANENTLY’ resolves security concerns

PoliticsRubio says Denmark accepted Greenland deal due to lack of defense funds

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Denmark and Greenland accepted a Washington deal because Copenhagen could not guarantee the island’s security or afford to defend it against an attack or threat. Donald Trump earlier said the agreement would transfer control of Greenland’s security to Washington and expand the US military presence there.

GreenlandDenmarkUnited Statessecurity deal

TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-19 01:10

Rubio says Denmark accepted Greenland deal due to lack of defense funds

WorldLavrov-Rubio meeting in New York being arranged, Russian diplomat says

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova says a meeting between Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is being arranged for the UN General Assembly in New York. She confirms that Ukraine remains a key topic in the negotiations.

RussiaUnited StatesUN General AssemblyUkraine

TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-19 00:00

Lavrov-Rubio meeting in New York being arranged, Russian diplomat says
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